Volunteer Guide - November 2009

Volunteer Guide - November 2009

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By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Friday, 13 November 2009

Volunteer Guide

GEORGETOWN — This guide is not a comprehensive list of all area organizations that need volunteers. If your organization is not included, please e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will add it to our online list.

For more Central Texas volunteer opportunities, visit www.impactnews.com/volunteerguide

Alzheimer’s Association - Capital of Texas Chapter seeks to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers. Volunteer opportunities vary.

American Cancer Society hopes to reduce the cancer mortality rate and cancer incidents through early detection, prevention and advocacy. Volunteer opportunities include the Road to Recovery and Reach to Recovery programs, assisting at health fairs, fundraising, office duties and Relay for Life.

American Red Cross of Central Texas ensures disaster planning, preparedness, community disaster education, mitigation and response, as well as assisting military members and their families in times of crisis. Red Cross volunteers perform a variety of services including assisting in disaster relief, casework processing and staffing shelters.

Angel Food Ministries is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. Volunteers help with the distribution and unloading of goods.

Annie’s Way is an annual Thanksgiving program at St. William’s Church in Round Rock for homeless and needy families. Volunteers are needed to bring prepared food or cooked turkeys and help with serving and delivering meals to the homebound and homeless.

Annunciation Maternity Home offers new beginnings to teenagers and women experiencing crisis pregnancy. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring and life skills training for mothers, working at the daycare center, providing transportation, administrative support and helping at special events.

Any Baby Can provides education, therapy and family support to needy families. Volunteers offer homework help, literacy training and childcare.

Assistance League of Austin is an organization of volunteers dedicated to addressing specific needs through practical and innovative programs.

Austin Child Guidance Center works to improve the mental health of children through treatment and emotional skills training. Volunteers play with and evaluate children waiting for appointments.

Austin Children’s Shelter provides care and shelter to abused and neglected children. Volunteers help by offering supervision, tutoring and positive interaction or by working in the office or kitchen.

Austin Dog Alliance is a rescue organization offering community education programs and pet therapy training. Volunteers participate in youth activities, event coordinating, administrative tasks, fostering dogs and marketing.

Austin Groups for the Elderly - Elderhaven Williamson County provides care for seniors with special needs. Volunteers help with entertainment, yard work, clerical duties and more.

Austin Museum of Art is dedicated to developing and educating a broad audience for the visual arts in Austin, focusing primarily on 20th-century and contemporary art. Volunteers help with visitor relations, education, exhibitions and the art school.

  • AMOA Downtown, 823 Congress Ave., Austin 78701
  • AMOA Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., Austin 78703

Austin Recovery aims to bring about the in-depth changes that are essential for overcoming addiction. Volunteers help with admissions, childcare, clerical duties and life skills coaching, which can include topics such as job readiness, healthy relationships and parenting.

Ballet Austin is a company wholly committed to bringing the art of dance to thousands, including those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Volunteers help with special events, the front desk, education, ushering and will call in the box office.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas pairs volunteers with young people in need of mentoring and positive role models.

Bluebonnet Trails MHMR provides services for mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgetown - Stonehaven Unit offers programs and services to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas - Georgetown is a grass roots, nonprofit organization created by breast cancer survivors. The center exists to serve women with breast cancer, their families and support systems, women who have questions about screening and biopsy and others in the community who are concerned about breast cancer issues.

Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children is a summer camp program designed specifically for children who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The free, Christian-based service offers all the fun of a typical summer camp, along with group-therapy activities to assist the children with their bereavement process.

Cancer Connection , formerly CanCare Austin, is a growing network of cancer survivors and their family members offering hope and companionship for individuals and families affected by cancer. Volunteers visit cancer patients and their family members at hospitals and oncology centers. They provide refreshments, information and emotional support.

Capital Area Food Bank works to end hunger in the Austin area. Volunteers ensure donated food is suitable for distribution.

Capital IDEA is a partnership between Austin Interfaith and the Central Texas business community. The group’s goal is to connect dedicated, hard-working job-seekers with employment that will provide good salaries and benefits.

Children at Heart Ministries provides specialized services and resources for ministries that care for children and families, including STARRY and Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock.

Faith in Action Caregivers - Georgetown assists older adults in maintaining quality of life and independence. Volunteers provide transportation, home repairs and companionship to the elderly.

Friends of the Georgetown Library runs the Second Hand Prose used bookstore in the Georgetown Library. All funds from the bookstore go toward improvement of the library, such as children’s activities and special programs, as well as toward unfunded projects.

Friends of the Hutto Library helps fund library programs. Volunteers do fundraising and support the library in various ways.

Friends of the Taylor Public Library plays a vital role in summer activities at the library. Each year the group solicits sponsorships from local businesses to pay for performers and entertainers for the Summer Reading Program.

Georgetown Animal Shelter provides care for homeless animals. Volunteers assist with direct animal care and adoption.

Georgetown Medical Assist Team is a nonprofit first-responder organization that is registered with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Join us at a monthly meeting held at the Georgetown Fire Department Station No. 4 (4200 Airport Road) at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday each month.

Georgetown Partners in Education organizes community resources to benefit students and enrich the educational experience. Volunteers offer mentorship and tutoring to students.

Georgetown Project coordinates community resources to build a healthier environment for children and youth. Volunteers assist in fundraising and youth programs. Bridges to Growth, a program under the Georgetown Project that offers a free lending library, uses volunteers to assist with clerical duties and children’s events.

Girlstart volunteers work to encourage girls to pursue interests in math, science and technology through after-school programs and mentorship.

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas employs people with disabilities. Volunteers work in retail locations performing stocking and customer service duties.

Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County teams build quality houses for impoverished families. Volunteers assist in construction and clerical tasks.

Hospice Austin provides compassionate, end-of-life care for patients and their families. Volunteers assist staff in caring for patients. There will be a volunteer training session Feb. 16-27, 2010.

Humane Society of Williamson County is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. Its missions are to provide innovative programs and services to eliminate pet overpopulation and to improve the lives of pets and people in Williamson County. The minimum volunteer age is 8 years old.

  • 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
  • 260-3602
  • www.hswc.net

Just Because Christmas Project is a nonprofit program that was established in 1992 in association with St. William’s Parish of Round Rock. The purpose of this project is to serve underprivileged families that live outside the city limits of Round Rock or that do not get help from other agencies. Volunteers are needed the Friday and Saturday before Christmas to help sort goods, wrap presents and distribute items to families in need at the annual Just Because Christmas Project.

Knowbility is a nonprofit organization supporting the independence of people with disabilities by promoting the use and improving the availability of accessible information technology. Volunteers help with special events.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes in 1982 to protect and preserve North America’s native plants and natural landscapes. The Wildflower Center offers volunteer opportunities in the garden, festivals, educational programs and the gift store.

LifeSteps works to eliminate substance abuse in Williamson County through prevention, intervention, counseling, education and family services. Volunteers help with clerical duties.

Lighthouse Hospice volunteers may provide end-of-life companionship for patients and their families or perform administrative tasks.

Literacy Council of Williamson County improves adult literacy in the county. Volunteers tutor adults and help them earn their GED.

LIVESTRONG Lance Armstrong Foundation was founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. LIVESTRONG provides practical information and tools people with cancer need to live life on their own terms and unites people to fight cancer. LIVESTRONG offers both volunteer and internship opportunities.

Lone Star Circle of Care provides primary health care for uninsured patients in Central Texas. Volunteers help with administrative tasks and act as patient advocates.

  • 1500 W. University Ave., Ste. 103, Georgetown
  • 686-0207 ext. 10128 or 10170
  • www.lscctx.org

Make a Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers assist in wish granting, fundraising and event planning.

Meals on Wheels - Georgetown makes and delivers nutritious meals to housebound members of the community. Volunteers deliver meals by bike or car.

MEDICO provides medical, eye and dental services to remote areas of Central America where there is little or no basic health care.

Miracle League at Town & Country is a league for special needs children that allows them to play baseball. Volunteers work in concessions, help the children play, provide coaching and more.

Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region is dedicated to helping people make informed, private decisions in matters of sexuality, reproduction and parenthood. Volunteers perform outreach in the community by attending community events.

  • Administrative office: 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Bldg. B, Austin 78704
  • 275-0171
  • www.ppaustin.org

Project Linus - Williamson and Travis County Chapter provides handmade blankets for children going through a difficult time in their lives.

R.O.C.K. (Ride On Center for Kids) is a nonprofit provider of therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for children and adults with cognitive and physical challenges. There are opportunities to volunteer directly with the students, with the horses, in the office and on committees.

Ronald McDonald House of Austin provides housing and support for families of critically ill children. Volunteers prepare meals and perform administrative duties.

Round Rock Area Serving Center is a nonprofit social services agency and food pantry that serves the Round Rock, Hutto and Wells Branch areas by providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation, temporary lodging and prescriptions.

SafePlace seeks to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing and prevention for individuals, families and our community. Volunteers work directly with families and individuals as well as provide assistance through indirect service, in more clerical or administrative roles. They accompany survivors to court, plan children’s birthday parties, deliver toys to SafePlace for clients for the Holiday Giving Program and more.

Sierra Club strives to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

  • P.O. Box 4581, Austin 78765
  • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • www.texas.sierraclub.org/austin

Stonehaven Senior Center volunteers provide companionship and entertainment to residents.

  • 1704 Hart St., Georgetown
  • 863-5141

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Austin Affiliate provides support, outreach and research in the fight against breast caner. Volunteers are needed to help with Race for the Cure, special events, public policy, public relations, community outreach and more.

Taylor Family YMCA volunteers assist in many programs that build stronger families and communities.

Taylor Public Library volunteers assist with summer programs, help with crafts and reshelve books.

Texas Advocacy Project provides free legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Texas. Volunteers help with hotline screening, administrative assistant tasks and more.

Texas Youth Commission volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and advocates to youthful offenders and help them develop living and academic skills and a positive self-esteem.

  • P.O. Box 4260, Austin 78751
  • 424-6090
  • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • www.tyc.state.tx.us

The Arc of the Capital Area provides individualized services to people with intellectual and mental developmental disabilities. Volunteers befriend these people and become someone they can count on and share their lives with.

The Care Communities organizes volunteer teams to provide services, such as transportation, meal preparation and socializing, to individuals living with cancer or AIDS.

The Caring Place uses volunteer efforts to provide for needy families in Georgetown and northern Williamson County. Volunteers work as receptionists, cashiers and caseworkers; in the boutique; and more.

The Salvation Army volunteers work in a wide variety of programs that assist the needy, including social services, character building activities and collecting donations.

United Way of Williamson County helps local nonprofits and community programs.

Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities volunteers work in a wide range of services, including child development programs and Meals on Wheels, benefiting low-income members of the community.

Williamson County Brown Santa provides assistance to families in Williamson County living outside the geographical city limits of any town or city within the county not providing a similar program. Brown Santa purchases toys, books and other items needed to make Christmas brighter for children. Volunteers help with special events and box up gifts.

Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to abused children, non-offensive family members and the professionals dedicated to the intervention, investigation, prosecution and treatment options related to child abuse cases. Volunteers are needed to greet families.

Williamson County Crisis Center Hope Alliance provides services and counseling to victims of sexual assault and violence. Volunteers answer crisis calls and assist in a variety of programs.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter provides care for homeless animals. Volunteers assist the staff and walk dogs.

Williamson County Symphony Orchestra preforms free concerts throughout the county. Volunteers are needed to assist at performances, and musicians can go to the website to look for open positions.

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